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At least 18 and counting have perished as northeastern India and Bangladesh are now enmeshed in massive floods.
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In India's Assam state, at least 9 people were killed with millions of homes submerged.
The Brahmaputra, one of Asia's largest rivers, overflowed, swamping 3,000 villages and croplands.
The incessant downpour over the past week has culminated not only in the floods but the suspension of train services in India as well.
The Indian army has been deployed to assist in rescuing stranded residents and divvying out food and other essentials.
As for Bangladesh, districts near the Indian borders suffered the rigours of the floods.
Flights at Osmani International Airport there have been suspended for three days as floodwaters also reached the runway.
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